exhalation

noun

ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-hə-ˈlā-shən 

ˌek-sə-

1

: something exhaled or given off : emanation

2

: an act of exhaling

Examples of exhalation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Spa Breathwork, yoga, and gentle movement sessions take place in an open-air pavilion, where deep exhalations are amplified by a soundtrack of cicadas. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The breathing conditions are (1) cyclic sighing, which emphasizes prolonged exhalations; (2) box breathing, which is equal duration of inhalations, breath retentions, and exhalations; and (3) cyclic hyperventilation with retention, with longer inhalations and shorter exhalations. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

The first sentence is one long nostalgic exhalation, its faint rhythms hidden in the line-breaks that lead us from cold and darkness to light and heat. — Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 17 Apr. 2026

Take six long, deep breaths with extended exhalations, pausing slightly between breaths. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exhalation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

exhalation

noun

ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: something exhaled or given off

2

: the act of exhaling

Medical Definition

exhalation

noun

ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the action of forcing air out of the lungs

2

: something (as the breath) that is exhaled or given off